Position Summary |
- Dialysis & Haemotology
- Full Time - 38 Hours per week
UnitingCare Health is one of the largest not-for-profit private hospital groups in UnitingCare Health is one of the largest not-for-profit private hospital groups in Queensland and is a service group of UnitingCare Queensland. The hospital group is a major provider of healthcare services in Queensland which operates almost 1000 licensed hospital beds and employs over 4200 people.
With 524 beds, The Wesley Hospital provides tertiary level medical and surgical services across 30 specialty areas including cardiology, urology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, maternity and women’s health. These services are supported by an intensive care unit, coronary care unit, cardiac catheter theatres, 24-hour emergency centre, renal dialysis, radiology, radiation therapy, pathology, pharmacy services, IVF, haematology and oncology services.
We are currently seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work within our Dialysis and Haemotology Unit. The unit provides individualised haemodialysis treatments for patients with renal failure. The primary goal is to ensure a safe procedure with the best possible therapeutic outcome. The nursing staff have extensive experience in all aspects of renal nursing, and more than half have specialist nursing qualifications.
As a Clinical Nurse you will be accountable for:
- Application of clinical practice which ensures a safe environment and promotes optimal patient health;
- Demonstrating application of principles of clinical and workplace risk management;
- Effectively communicating information regarding patient responses and care to the nursing team;
- Achieving outstanding patient care through effective collaboration with other health professionals;
- Utilising customer service principles to exceed patient expectations.
This role would suit a Registered Nurse who has an interest in the area of haemodialysis. The successful applicant will possess excellent interpersonal skills and work well with a multi-disciplinary team.
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
- A Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent;
- Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- Post graduate nursing experience within a dialysis and haematology environment;
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends;
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.
UnitingCare Health is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation for all children who come into contact with our services. It is our expectation that our employees will share in this commitment. Therefore, employees and successful candidates in specified roles will be required to hold a valid ’Blue Card’ in line with the ’Working with Children Check’ requirements.
Criminal record checks will be conducted for all successful candidates.
Working as part of the UnitingCare Health at The Wesley Hospital, our staff enjoy a values based organisation with benefits including:
- Friendly values based environment;
- Generous salary packaging options;
- Exciting career paths in both clinical and leadership streams;
- Exceptional professional development opportunities including Post graduate leaderships programs;
- Flexible working arrangements;
- Subsidised on-site parking and restaurant;
- Access to staff gym.
Want to apply?
To apply for this opportunity, please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application process and quote the following reference number – 14064.
We look forward to receiving your applications by Friday, 7th of July.
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